‘Sermon’ kicks off year
On Wed, Sept. 26, actor Frank Runyeon visited St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Park Falls, and gave a one-man performance of “Sermon on the Mount” to kick off a new year for the religious education program.
Brothers donate in Rib Lake
Two brothers in the faith formation program at Good Shepherd Parish, Rib Lake, have demonstrated stewardship by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their pigs, shown at the Taylor County Fair this summer.
National adoration initiative comes to Rice Lake
More than 40 adorers were scattered throughout St. Joseph’s Church in Rice Lake for a holy hour that took place Oct. 12 as part of a national initiative promoting Eucharistic adoration and Catholic musicians.
Growing students
Lauren and Abby from St. Mary’s School, Tomahawk, test water during lessons on hydroponic gardening.
A grateful heart
From vocational discernment to thick-skinned career woman to charismatic Catholic and volunteer, Mary Joan Sutton’s journey through life has been as varied as her journey of faith.
The Transistus of Francis of Assisi, invoking Christian hope
Each year, on the eve of Oct. 3, Franciscans around the world congregate to remember their beloved founder’s “transistus” – Latin for passage or crossing – to eternal life.
Bishop’s Mass in Rice Lake
Sr. Maryrose Theobald, SSSF (far left) and Sr. Felissa Zander, SSSF (far right) are pictured with students of St. Francis Solanus School, Reserve, and Bishop James P. Powers after the central region Catholic schools Mass Oct. 5 in Rice Lake.
Pilgrimage studies Native heritage and missionary history
The cultural heritage and evangelization history of the Northwoods’ Native American population was the topic of a pilgrimage Sept. 18. More than 50 people attended, coming from across the diocese and as far as Duluth, La Crosse, Wausau and Illinois.
News briefs for Oct. 18, 2018
News briefs featured in the Oct. 18, 2018 issue of the Catholic Herald.
Hospital celebrates 125th anniversary
Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Tomahawk, welcomed Bishop James P. Powers of the Diocese of Superior to celebrate the hospital’s 125th anniversary Thursday, Sept. 27.